Course Description
This comprehensive course equips K-2 teachers with the essential strategies and tools needed to develop young students' writing skills. Through six focused modules, participants will explore the foundational elements of early writing, including fine motor skills, handwriting, and print conventions. Teachers will learn how to guide students in planning and structuring their written texts, effectively teaching sentence formation, and utilising feedback to enhance writing skills. The course also covers assessing student writing and publishing their work, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment. By the end of the course, teachers will be well-prepared to support their students in becoming confident and effective writers, laying a strong foundation for future literacy development.
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Audience
K-2 Teachers
Teaching Standards
1.1.2 Proficient Level - Know students and how they learn - Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students: Use teaching strategies based on knowledge of students’ physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics to improve student learning
2.5.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Literacy and numeracy strategies: Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement